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Temp Gauge not Working. (1/5)
 8/27/19 10:49pm
Tsmooth68
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On my 1993 base model, the top radiator hose blew out on me while I was driving. I immediately got it home and shut it down. I ordered all three AC Delco radiator hoses from Rock Auto and installed them myself. I put new hose clamps and 50/50 universal anti-freeze. I started it up and allowed the system to bleed by removing the radiator cap from the reservoir. Once I saw there were no more air pockets/bubbles, I immediately checked the temperature. The temperature wasn't moving. I looked at the digital reading from the information center and temperature was registering 200 Degrees F. I placed the radiator cap back on the top of the reservoir let it run for a while and the coolant fan turned on. Everything is functioning fine but the temp gauge is no longer working. What could be the problem? Any suggestions? Thanks.

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Re: Temp Gauge not Working. (2/5)
 8/28/19 8:50am
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Without trying to sound like a wise guy; Is the wire to the sensor plugged in?

Wires in good shape?

Re: Temp Gauge not Working. (3/5)
 8/28/19 6:28pm
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Yes and yes. That was one of the first things that I checked. Thanks.

Re: Temp Gauge not Working. (4/5)
 8/28/19 7:15pm
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Tsmooth68 said:

Yes and yes. That was one of the first things that I checked. Thanks.



Pull wires and make sure the terminals aren't bent.

Check for good ground.

If you know how and have a DVOM; ohm out the sending unit to check if it's working.

Those checks^ costs you nothing and doesn't create gray hairs....LOL

 

From there is behind/under dashboard.

Re: Temp Gauge not Working. (5/5)
 8/28/19 8:22pm
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Thanks.

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